Lake Forbes Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A building with a reception area, a potted plant, and a clear entrance.
A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and tiled walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a microwave, a TV, and a small refrigerator.
A swimming pool with a brick deck and a small patio area with chairs and a table.
A building with a covered entrance, a small outdoor seating area, and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $87
$79 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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8 Junction Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871
  • Place, McFeeters Motor Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Forbes Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Queen with Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Forbes

With a stay at Lake Forbes Motel in Forbes, you'll be on a lake, just a 3-minute walk from McFeeters Motor Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Victoria Park. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Forbes Historical Society Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Forbes Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • McFeeters Motor Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forbes Historical Society Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forbes Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Parkes Showgrounds - 24 min drive - 26.8 miles

Getting around

  • Forbes Station - 2 min drive
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Inn Hotel Motel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wan Wah Chinese Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stylo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Forbes Bakehouse And Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lake Forbes Motel

Lake Forbes Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Lake Forbes Motel
Lake Forbes Motel Motel
Lake Forbes Motel Forbes
Lake Forbes Motel Motel Forbes

Lake Forbes Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 526 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Great location friendly atmosphere well presented
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this modest motel twice in the last month and was not disappointed in any aspects of the services provided.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room quite large lovely views over the lake quite cheap rates only downfall close to the highway so it’s a bit noisy so take ear plugs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Glynis

Liked: Staff & service
Property needs a spring clean and upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Cheep and cheerful ! A little dated and close to hwy BUT - VERY clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lake view , good size room, need a sink in main area don't like washing cups in toilet area hard to put water on elect jug. Elder people it's hard to get up stairs into rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place needs some renovations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed after a 774 km ride, close to pub for a feed, beds were comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly management
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the main street of Forbes. Good location next to the major highway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean recently painted nice bed. Unfortunately the air conditioner was making a terrible noise so we couldn’t sleep very well, but if they get that fixed, it would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms, in lovely area by the river, close to CBD
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but could do with an upgrade. Externally the place could do with a tidy up and looks a bit tired. Good location close to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Staff who checked us in was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serguei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great staff, excellent cleanliness of the room and shower, tidy park. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and a comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checking in and out. Very clean, good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and lake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent all clean good size room well set out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So very clean, lovely host, perfect for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good after long day of travel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025